Bounty - Lombok & Gili Islands

Bounty is one of those sites we always recommend to divers visiting the Gilis who fancy a change from reef walls. It’s an old dredging platform, sunk deliberately, and it’s now a proper home for all sorts of critters. We love the way the structure is still so intact, offering plenty of swim-throughs and nooks to poke around in – just watch your buoyancy in the tighter spots. The real draw here, beyond the wreck itself, is the sheer number of pink anemonefish. They’re everywhere, bobbing about in their anemones, completely unfazed by divers. You’ll also spot the usual reef suspects, like small giant clams nestled into the metalwork and schools of fusiliers circling the deck. Keep an eye out for a bluespotted maskray resting on the sandy bottom nearby. For us, Bounty is a relaxed dive, usually with mild currents, making it perfect for photographers or anyone wanting to spend a good 45 minutes exploring without feeling rushed.

Location
Lombok & Gili Islands, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-8.356834, 116.051270
Type
wreck

Wreck History - Bounty

Vessel Type
barge
Cause
storm

While its name evokes images of mutiny and South Pacific adventure, this wreck is not the famous HMS Bounty of 1789. The Bounty of the Gili Islands is a much more modern casualty, believed to be a floating pontoon or jetty that was torn from its moorings during a storm and sank just offshore. It quickly transformed from a piece of marine infrastructure into a thriving artificial reef.

This is one of the most popular wreck dives in the Gili Islands, and for good reason. Its relatively shallow depth and easy accessibility make it perfect for all certification levels. The open structure has become a magnet for marine life, providing shelter for schools of sweetlips, scorpionfish, and lionfish. The wreck is completely encrusted in corals and sponges, making it a vibrant and colourful underwater playground for photographers and marine life enthusiasts.

Marine Protected Area: KK Pulau Gili Air, Gili Meno, dan Gili Trawangan

Best Time to Dive in Lombok & Gili Islands

The warmest water temperatures in Lombok & Gili Islands occur in December, averaging 30.1°C. The coolest conditions are in August at 28.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 29.6°C
  • February: 29.3°C
  • March: 29.6°C
  • April: 30.1°C
  • May: 29.9°C
  • June: 29.2°C
  • July: 28.5°C
  • August: 28.3°C
  • September: 28.6°C
  • October: 29.3°C
  • November: 30.1°C
  • December: 30.1°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Lombok & Gili Islands

Nearest Dive Centres to Bounty

Marine Life in Lombok & Gili Islands

Home to 258 recorded species including 153 reef fish, 44 sharks & rays, 37 hard corals, 10 seagrass & algae, 4 other, 3 clams & mussels.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Bounty

Based on average water temperature of 29.4°C, currents 23 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories